MaxMind User ID Errors

Problem

This feature is available for all self-hosted WHMCS installations and for WHMCS Cloud’s Growth and Expansion plans.

You see the following error while using MaxMind for fraud protection checks:

USER_ID_REQUIRED

Cause

You have not provided a MaxMind user ID.

Solution

Add a MaxMind user ID to your MaxMind configuration at Configuration () > System Settings > Fraud Protection.

Last modified: 2025 October 17